Data Architect

Hybrid-Leuven, hybrid-Antwerp

We believe that data, just like core software applications, must be designed, managed, and delivered as a high-quality products to its consumers. We are seeking a visionary Data Architect to be the foundational leader of this belief. You won't just design schemas; you'll define the architectural patterns that transform raw data into trustworthy, discoverable, and genuinely valuable data products that drive measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design the foundational conceptual and logical data models for domain-specific data products
• Ensure data is structured for optimal external consumption and interoperability
• Define the technical interfaces (APIs, topics, databases) and architectural patterns by which data products will be exposed, consumed, and governed
• Establish and enforce standards for data product quality, security, lineage, and metadata management
• Collaborate directly with Data Product Owners and Domain Data Engineers to provide architectural guidance, ensuring their solutions align with the federated governance model and enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• You have experience in a Data Architecture or Solutions Architecture role, with demonstrated success in designing complex, distributed data systems
• You have expert proficiency in conceptual/logical data modeling and experience defining interface schemas
• You have a track record of building and operating cloud data platforms.
• You have experience with various types of analytics, including business intelligence, machine learning, and GenAI.
• You have very strong influencing abilities and a positive mindset.

What we Offer

• The opportunity to drive strategy and influence the success of entire data solutions from vision to implementation.
• A highly collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued
• A competitive salary and other excellent extra-legal benefits
• A flexible work schedule and the ability to work from home
• Wide-open career paths
• Optional company car (choose your own green car), or compensation in cash
• Healthy and rich breakfasts

Recruitment Process

• The Initial Company Check: A friendly discussion to see if we're a great fit for each other. We’ll focus on your intrinsic motivation, ambition, and how you see yourself fitting into our culture.
• Career Talk (Optional): This is an opportunity for us to dive deeper into your career goals. We want to help you make a career decision and give you a clear picture of what working with Dataminded is all about.
• Technical Interview (depending on the role): The goal of this phase is to assess your technical and non-technical skills, as well as your communication, problem-solving, and software engineering abilities. You'll first have an interview, and then you'll complete and present a practical technical exercise.
• This is the final step We'll make an official offer, answer any remaining questions you have about the process, and discuss the financials and contract details.